Vessel Profile

Klondike Express (I)

Ferry, passenger 1986 USA Aluminum

Photo: Kyle Stubbs photo August 13 2011

Story

This ferry, passenger was built in 1986 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.

As the Express, operated under the names 'Hawaii Express' and 'Fast Cat Express,' but was documented only as Express.

In 1986-1988 she was owned by Robert Giersdorf, Juneau AK USA.

In 1991 she was owned by Alaska Marine Tours Inc, Anchorage AK USA.

In 1997-2026 she was owned by Catalina Channel Express Inc, San Pedro CA USA.

Name	Klondike Express (I)
Also Known As	Express (XV), Victoria Clipper II (1989), Klondike Express (I) (1993), Cat Express (1997)
Call Sign	WDD7921

Year Built	1986
Builder	Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc.
Location	Freeland, WA, USA
Hull	Aluminum
Yard Number	S-84
Designer	Incat Designs

Registry 1	907138 (US)

Fate	Afloat in 2026
Shipwreck	No

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